From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi

Idris stated this while speaking during a visit by  Emir of Zuru, Muhammadu Sani Sami (Gomo ll), who led a high-powered delegation from the four local governments of the Emirate that rushed to the state capital and presented a save our soul request, following a deadly armed attacks.

Governor expressed his intention to mobilise substantial government’s funds to save the lives and economic fortunes being threatened by activities of armed banditry if the activities of the bandits persist.

He noted that he would make necessary contacts to visit President Bola Tinubu to present some critical suggestions and requests on the possible solution that can hopefully minimise or eradicate the menace in Kebbi State.

Idris, who expressed strong belief that his administration would restore  peace to the Southern part of the state, said that protection of lives and properties remained a priority for any responsible government.

He maintained that genuine sacrifice and judicious utilisation of resources for security are worth doing, saying he would do whatever was humanly possible to protect the lives of the people even if it means emptying the state treasury.

Governor Idris attributed the persistent attacks to inadequate manpower, insufficient sophisticated weapons, limited number of special military units and complicated nature of Kebbi State geographical terrain, disclosing that “these are parts of the requests to be presented to Mr President for consideration.”

He said the state shares boundaries with republics of Niger and Benin and the states of Zamfara, Sokoto and Niger, comparatively believed to be most affected.

Earlier, the Emir told the governor that dozens of lives and valuable properties yet to be ascertained have been lost to the weekend banditry attacks in Tadurga.